What does the PTA fundraising money support?

• PTA membership directory
• Agendas: Used by 3rd-5th Graders
• After-school Programs: Chess, Etiquette, Spanish, French, Science, Drama, Art, Book and Environmental Clubs.
• Multi-Cultural: Special cultural performances
• Teacher Grants for classroom supplies needed
• Family to Family: Camp scholarships for 5th graders
• Visiting Book Authors
• Visiting Storyteller
• Classics Art Night
• Reflections: supplies for district cultural/fine arts contest
• Safety: Drug-free week, safety promotions
• Beautification: Fall/Spring flower planting/outside benches/butterfly garden
• Painted wall murals
• Hallway Bulletin Board
• Field day: refreshments
• Parties: Winter, Valentine’s and Spring
• Party Crafts/ Favors: Winter and Spring
• Birthday Club for students
• Teacher of the Year banquet
• Lifetime PTA membership banquet
• Parent Education
• Teacher and Staff Appreciation: spring appreciation week
• Parent Special Events: Welcome Coffee, etc.
• Family Fun Events: Pastries for Parents
• Hospitality: refreshments for PTA meetings and students
• Recess Equipment for kids and storage units
• Volunteer Appreciation: supplies
• Welcome Mats/banners

The first step in supporting the above activities is by joining PTA. Act Now!

Your support is greatly appreciated by the students, parents and staff of Andrews Elementary!

Look for more details in your weekly eNews.

Scholastic Book Fair

This event will be held in the fall and will allow the students, parents and faculty to purchase the most updated educational materials for the home and classrooms. PTA will receive a percentage of the sales in cash to support programs. (proposed fundraiser)

“Eagle Excellence”—Andrews PTA Write-A-Check Campaign

The 2006 Write-A-Check Campaign is rocketing forward! If you missed the deadline, the Andrews PTA will gladly accept donations at any time. If you lost your envelope, additional envelopes can be found in the plexiglass cubbies in the front office. Don’t forget to check out the “Rocket” to give you the most up-to-date information on the money raised to support your school and also make your shopping dollars count for our kids with the programs noted below…

Tom Thumb Good Neighbor Program

Link your Tom Thumb Reward card to Andrews and the PTA receives funding. Our school ID is 10146. If you already have a Savings Card, you can stop by Customer Service at Tom Thumb to have it linked. If you do not have Tom Thumb Reward Card, an application with our number is available in the front office or you can request one from .

Kroger Share Card

For Andrews PTA to earn $, please follow these steps:

Albertsons

The Albertsons Community Partners program is another great way to make your $hopping dollars count. If you already have an Albertsons card, you can stop by Customer Service to have it linked. Our Community Partners ID is 49001000110. If you do not have an Albertsons Card, an application with our number is available in the front office or you can request one from .

Box Tops - Clip to Earn for Andrews

• General Mills Box Tops for Education - Clip Box Tops from General Mills, Betty Crocker, Pillsbury, Yoplait, Ziploc, Hefty, Kleenex, Huggies, Avery and many more products. Each Box Top we collect is 10¢.


a. Register for the Box Tops newsletter to earn 5 Bonus Box Tops for our school. The newsletter is a great resource for coupons, recipes, and other opportunities to win Bonus Box Tops.
b. Shop at your favorite online stores through Box Tops Marketplace, and a percentage of your qualifying purchase will automatically be donated to our school with no additional cost to you!

• Tyson Project A+ - Clip the “Project A+” label on participating Tyson's products. Andrews will receive 24¢ for each label.



• Campbell’s Labels for Education – Clip the barcode labels from participating Campbell’s, V8, Swanson, Prego, and Pepperidge Farm products. Andrews receives points for each label to redeem for class room supplies and equipment.

Boston’s

Join us for “Family Days” at Boston’s on Hwy 121 during the school year on specified dates. Please watch the marquee, eNews or view the website calendar for specific dates. Boston’s is located at 6800 State Highway 121 in McKinney (214)585-0900.

Angelo & Vito’s Pizzeria

Join us for “Family Days” at Angelo & Vito’s Pizzeria at NE corner of Independence@Legacy Dr during the school year on specified dates. Please watch the marquee, eNews or view the website calendar for specific dates. It is located at 7000 Independence Pkwy in Plano (972) 208-4205.